An application for anticipatory bail filed by the father of the accused. The court directed that if the petitioner surrenders within two weeks to the Special Court under POCSO, he shall be released on bail.
Directed that if the petitioner surrenders within two weeks to the Special Court under POCSO, he shall be released on bail.
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IN THE HIGH COURT OF ORISSA AT CUTTACK
ABLAPL NO.7382 OF 2021
Jagabandhu Samal …. Petitioner Mr. J. Behera, Advocate
-versus-
State of Odisha
…. Opposite Party Mr. S.K. Nayak, AGA.
CORAM: MR. JUSTICE D.DASH
ORDER
21.07.2022
Order No.
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circumstances of the case as also concerning the Petitioner and in the absence of any other impediment, it is directed that in the event the Petitioner surrenders before the court in seisin of the case in connection with Cuttack Sadar P.S. Case No.243 of 2021 corresponding to Special G.R. Case No.53 of 2021 on the file of learned Special Court under POCSO Act, Cuttack within two weeks hence and moves for his release on bail, he shall be released on bail on such terms and conditions as would be deemed just and proper by the said court.
Issue urgent certified copy as per rules.
(D. Dash),
Judge.
Narayan
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2 issues framed by the court
Whether the petitioner, father of the accused, is entitled to anticipatory bail.
Whether the petitioner's fatherhood role in the POSCO case negates or supports the grant of bail.
Jagabandhu Samal
State of Odisha
D. Dash
As recorded by the court registry
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